Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Nikita Kadaskar, Dr. HV Borate and Priyanka B Kharde

Abstract:
The present study was conducted in the south Konkan region of Maharashtra state using ex-post facto research design (Kerlinger 1969). Four talukas were selected on the basis of maximum area under mango cultivation and from each selected taluka, 5 villages were selected on the basis of maximum area under mango cultivation. Thus, 20 villages were selected. Total 120 respondents, respondents selected on the basis of proportionate sampling. The respondents were interviewed with the help of specially designed schedule. Collected data was classified, tabulated and analysed by using various statistical methods. There was a positive and significant relationship between distance of source of input dealers from mango growers (0.22503*) and knowledge of mango growers about recommended dose of fertilizers (0.76064 **), whereas age (0.10504^NS), education (-0.00390^NS), experience in mango cultivation (0.04868 NS), area under mango cultivation (-0.00952 NS), production from mango (0.07835 NS), income from mango (-0.02563 NS), age of orchard (0.04675 NS), accessibility of the information received from mass media (0.00518 NS) and awareness about soil health card information (0.04960 NS).